Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information about Before & After-School Enrichment? We're here to help!
Need more information about Before & After-School Enrichment? We're here to help!
We know you have many questions about Before & After-School Enrichment (BASE), and we’ve done our best to answer them. Read the cancellation policy, financial assistance, and other frequently asked questions below.
Registration Updates
For the 2024-25 school year, based on feedback from families, we’re updating how you register for BASE.
Full-Time Program Registration Dates
Our priority is to serve families with the highest care needs. As many families transition back to in-person or hybrid working hours, we’re returning to a program structure that prioritizes families who need full-time care, while still offering part-time options.
Full-time and part-time are two separate BASE program options. The number of full-time enrollments at a site will determine the total available spots for a part-time program and will vary by location.
If spots are available, you may enroll in a part-time BASE option and cancel your enrollment in your full-time program, but you are not guaranteed a spot in a part-time program.
BASE is offered on regular school days, Monday to Friday.
We offer full-day programs from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm during winter break, mid-winter break, spring break, and some other non-school days.
The Y is committed to ensuring all families access quality and enriching programs. We accept Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and other subsidies at many locations. In addition, the Y provides financial assistance and will work with you to find a tuition amount that works within your family’s budget.
Please complete this form to learn more about financial assistance. Once the form is received, our staff will contact you within three business days.
If you have recently completed this form for summer camp, you do not need to fill it out again, as your financial assistance will continue into the school year. If you have not completed this form in 2024, we encourage you to do so before registering.
Tuition reflects the hours that kids are in the program, may vary by district and school, and may be adjusted once the school district finalizes school schedules and bell times.
2024-25 School Year
The Y’s new registration and customer relationship management system also includes electronic forms and waivers you must complete before attending BASE programs. We expect to release additional electronic forms and waivers for completion soon and will notify you when they become available.
2023-24 School Year
The Y partners with ePACT Network, a secure online system to collect and manage electronic forms and waivers for day camp and child care programs. After registration, you will receive an email from ePACT inviting you to complete important forms, sign waivers, and share this information with the Y. You must complete these electronic forms and waivers before your child(ren) can attend BASE programs. We estimate this work will take less than 30 minutes.
Please read our full inclement weather policy.
Please see the directions to download tax documents related to the 2023-24 school year and earlier.
For the 2024-25 school year, you may cancel your enrollment by providing 14 days' notice via this 2024-25 form. Annual registration fees are non-refundable and may be non-transferable.
For the 2023-24 school year, you may cancel or change your enrollment by providing 14 days' notice via this 2023-24 form. Annual registration fees are non-refundable and may be non-transferable.
Please email the Registration Team at registration@seattleymca.org or call us at (206) 382-4927 and select option three. Our registration team is available Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
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